1) MIB launches a competition for designing Postage Stamp
•International Film Festival of India (IFFI) started way back in 1952, is an ‘A’ grade film festival accredited to the International Federation of Film Producers’Associations (FIAPF) and is one of the oldest and most prestigious festivals in Asia. IFFI showcases a collage of the best of contemporary and classical films from around the globe.
2) India, UK launch clean air initiative in Bengaluru
•This initiative provides a unique measurement system for air quality by integrating satellite and sensor data, and helping to support India’s transition to electric vehicles”. The programme is led by Innovate UK — part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
3) Mobile library service launched by Delhi Public Library
•The 5 buses mobile library service was launched under the “Ghar Ghar Dastak Ghar Ghar Pustak” Scheme of the Delhi Public Library (DPL).
4) One Nation One Ration Card scheme launched on pilot basis in 4 States
•Families who have food security cards can buy subsidized rice and wheat from any ration shop in these states. Their ration cards should be linked with Aadhar Numberto avail this service.
5) West Bengal launches awareness campaign ‘Save Green, Stay Clean’
6) Ravi Capoor assumes Charge as Secretary Textiles
•Ravi Capoor has vast experience of working in international agencies like the World Bank, European Union, United Nations, Department for International Development in the Primary Education Project with Government of India.
7) 143rd birth anniversary of freedom fighter Pingali Venkayya
•Venkayya’s design for the National Flag was finally approved by Mahatama Gandhi in a Congress meeting in Vijayawada in 1921.
8) Crisil cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.9% for FY 2019-20